Key takeaways
- In-the-flow learning can’t wait. As the pace of work accelerates and skills’ life spans shorten, employees need to learn and grow directly in the flow of work — not outside of it.
- Frictionless upskilling in Microsoft 365 Copilot. Cornerstone for Microsoft 365 Copilot embeds personalized, skill-based learning and instant knowledge discovery directly where work happens.
- AI-powered learning and growth at scale. Powered by Cornerstone’s AI and skills engine, organizations can scale learning and upskilling with speed and confidence.
Learning at the old speed of work: why traditional learning models fall short
Employees today face intense pressure. They’re expected to master new tools, adapt to shifting priorities, and meet customer demands — all while navigating a rapidly evolving technology landscape. Staying productive now means learning and adapting faster than ever before.
The numbers tell the story:
- 39% of core skills are expected to change by 2030 (WEF, The Future of Jobs Report 2025)
- 43% of employers report that the increased pace of work has accelerated the demand for new skills (SHRM, 2025 Talent Trends)
- Yet only 24% of workers feel confident that they have the skills necessary for career advancement (ADP Media Center, ADP Research 2025)
As skills’ life spans shorten, the need for upskilling has never been greater. But three persistent frictions continue to slow progress:
- Unfocused learning
Employees often have to pause work just to search for the right course or resource. Learning lives elsewhere — in portals, catalogs, or emails — breaking focus and momentum.
- Misaligned growth
Even motivated learners struggle when training doesn’t align with their current skills or career goals. When learning feels irrelevant, engagement drops.
- Fragmented knowledge
Critical organizational knowledge is scattered across SharePoint sites, wikis, and file drives. Finding the right answer takes time employees don’t have.
Learning at the “new” speed of work
That’s why we introduced Cornerstone for Microsoft 365 Copilot — an AI agent that brings learning and knowledge directly into the flow of work.
Meet Cornerstone for Microsoft 365 Copilot: relevant learning and knowledge right when and where they are needed. Powered by Cornerstone's AI, skills engine, and rich learning data, Cornerstone for Microsoft Copilot brings faster upskilling and knowledge discovery directly to where work happens. This removes friction and empowers personal and organizational growth:
- In-the-flow learning: Employees can discover and launch learning directly within Microsoft 365 Copilot — whether they’re working in Teams, Word, or other tools. Learning happens naturally at the moment of need, without extra logins or context switching.
- Skill-Based Recommendations: Growth is most effective when it’s personal. Cornerstone for Microsoft Copilot delivers personalized learning recommendations based on individual skills, roles, and goals — keeping employees engaged and focused on the skills that matter most.
- Instant Knowledge Discovery: Finding the right information shouldn’t slow work down. Employees can ask a question and instantly receive personalized answers surfaced from organizational learning content, curated by topic, keyword, or interest — helping them apply knowledge immediately.
Shaping the future of work with AI-powered, in-the-flow learning
Workforce agility and skill mastery are now critical to business success. With Cornerstone for Microsoft 365 Copilot, employees and leaders can learn smarter, grow faster, and stay productive — without breaking their flow.
Discover learning at the new speed of work with Cornerstone for Microsoft 365 Copilot, where relevance, discovery, and growth happen directly in the flow of work. Try it out for free now by visiting the Agent Store in Microsoft 365 Copilot and exploring the Cornerstone agent.
